With your resume, you should probably check to see if you have any outstanding arrest warrants that you don't know about if you can't get into VMI or the Citadel.

Also, though this really won't apply to you; the only difference betweeen a cadet at each respective school is that only one was accepted to VMI. I'll let you figure out which I go to. (Sorry, I'm a little biased)

Good luck with whatever you decide to do, both schools are great, but you will definitely have smaller class sizes at the "I".

Can't speak to VMI as son did not apply there. If you apply early to the Citadel you may have an opportunity to compete for the Honors Program and the all important scholarships. I believe that they have three separate dates that you can interview. Selected students will be offered scholarships a month or so after the interview date. My understanding is the earlier you compete the better your chances for scholarships. With that in mind son did not interview until Febuary (late application) he still received a scholarship but he did not know until later that the emphasis seems to be on SC and early application students. My only suggestion is that for a scholarship you may want to bring your standardized test scores up. The kids he interviewed with all seemed to have strong scores. Good Luck

Hey malden!! I'm originally from Medford - I'm the MOM. My son is Class of 2015 Citadel. Getting ready this week to take him. We are from Waltham. Everything looks great. You have done well. The only thing that you really need to beef up on is your Community Service - outside of school! Have you ever heard of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets, Mass Bay Division. www.bostonseacadets.org. Get involved outside in the community - Go online and search search search for local organizations and things to do. Academically you have an a fantastic chance! Also you should know there is a scholarship - 3 FULL year - The Joseph D. Aiken Scholarship for a student from New England. My son won it through the Scholars Competition at the Citadel. Please feel free to ask anymore questions you like - from one local to another.. we'd love to help.